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Notre Dame Crushes N.C. State 36-7 Behind Second-Half Surge and Stifling Defense

The performance highlighted a resurgent defense, setting up a home date with USC.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the sidelines during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Razorbacks 56-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • After leading 10-7 at halftime, the No. 16 Irish outscored the Wolfpack 26-0 in the second half to secure their fourth straight win.
  • Quarterback C.J. Carr went 19-of-31 for 342 yards with touchdown passes to K.K. Smith (18 yards) and Will Pauling (12 yards).
  • Jeremiyah Love rushed for 86 yards and two scores as Notre Dame added a safety and two Noah Burnette field goals, including a 48-yarder before the break.
  • Notre Dame’s defense delivered three interceptions, four sacks and five tackles for loss, holding an offense that averaged 447.7 yards to just 233.
  • Contested replay and catch rulings, including an upheld Terrell Anderson reception and a reversed pass‑interference that left an interception standing, drew sharp criticism from analysts and fans.